Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addresses the nation
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the nation. The title of the address was constructive republic dialogue =-the basis of stability and prosperity of Kazakhstan. Here is the text of the address. “Dear compatriots! Dear members of parliament and government! Congratulations on the beginning of the new parliamentary season! We are approaching the important part in the newest history of our country. Approximately thirty years ago, we proclaimed our independence thus fulfilling the dream that our ancestors had for centuries. Since that time, under the leadership of theRead More
Report reveals critical gaps in reproductive health services for women
ISLAMABAD, SPET 3 (DNA) -New estimates produced jointly by the Guttmacher Institute and the Population Council reveal critical gaps in reproductive health services for women of reproductive age(15–49) in Pakistan. The new report examines the current needs for contraceptive services for married women and for maternal and newborn health care for all women of reproductive age, quantifies the health benefits of investing in these services, and provides estimates of the cost of fully meeting these needs. The research shows that simultaneously expanding both modern contraceptive services and maternal andRead More
Massive improvement in revenue collection needed for economic progress
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 03 (DNA) – The Islamabad Policy Research Institute organized a Special Roundtable on Mechanism for Effective Revenue Collection in Pakistan: Ways and Means here in Islamabad today. The roundtable was chaired by Dr. Waqar Masood Khan, Former Federal Secretary for Finance Division, while Mr. Nisar Muhammad Khan, former Chairman FBRDr. Manzoor Ahmad, Pakistan’s former Ambassador to WTO, Mr. Tariq Bajwa, Former Chairman FBR & former Governor,State Bank of Pakistan and Mr. Ali Arshad Hakeem, former Chairman FBR, were amongst the esteemed speakers. The participants emphasized that taxation policiesRead More
Pakistan keen to diversify ties with Czech Republic, says President Alvi
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 03 (DNA) – Pakistan greatly values its relations with the Czech Republic and is desirous of further enhancing these ties, said President Dr. Arif Alvi, while talking to Ambassador-designate to Czech Republic Mr. Muhammad Khalid Jamali, who called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad today. He reiterated the need to bolster high level contacts in this regard. The President said that bilateral trade is not commensurate with its true potential and there is a lot of scope to further expand trade ties. He underscored that the Czech investors canRead More
Pakistan condemns terrorist attack in Kabul
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 03 (DNA) – Pakistan has strongly condemned the terrorist bomb attack on a foreigners’ compound in Kabul on Monday, which led to loss of innocent lives. In a statement on Tuesday, Foreign Office Spokesperson said Pakistan expresses its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prays for early recovery of the wounded. The spokesperson said Pakistan has maintained that there is no military solution to the complex issues in Afghanistan. He said Pakistan will continue to firmly stand together with the Afghan nation and fully support their effortsRead More
Missing persons commission disposes of 4067 cases upto August
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 3 (DNA) – Missing Persons Commission has disposed of 4067 cases upto August 31, 2019 as per monthly progress report on cases of alleged enforced disappearances-August 2019. A total number of 6277 cases were received by the Missing Persons Commission up to July, 2019. During August 2019, 55 more cases were received by the commission in August 2019 and total numbers of cases reached to 6332. The Missing Persons Commission in August 2019 disposed of 47 cases of missing persons. The Missing Persons Commission has conducted 523Read More